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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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